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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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